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DU02 VFF

2002 Kawasaki GPZ500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,019 mi
Last recorded48,019 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki GPZ50021,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 VFF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 48,015 miles

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,873 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 45,857 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 43,722 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 43,716 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,547 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 42,547 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 39,462 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 39,443 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,581 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,033 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 37,978 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,496 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 17,858 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,258 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,161 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 8,102 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 4,022 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500?

Based on 2,643 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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DU02 VFF is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 21,017 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU02 VFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU02 VFF is a 2002 Kawasaki GPZ500, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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